US EditionMichigan pauses SNAP benefits in November amid federal government shutdown
Michigan will pause November SNAP benefits for 1.4 million residents following a federal funding lapse amid the government shutdown, affecting 13% of households, state officials said.
- On Thursday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced it is pausing SNAP benefits in November after the USDA Food and Nutrition Service directed payments be held until further notice, affecting roughly 1.4 million people.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service told states this week that a federal government shutdown beginning Oct. 1 caused limited funds for November SNAP benefits for 42 million people, directing states to hold EBT issuance starting next month.
- Data from MDHHS show that 492,225 children and 38 benefit from SNAP, with the average household receiving about $173 per person monthly.
- MDHHS is partnering with Forgotten Harvest to open pop-up pantries in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, warning the pause risks vulnerable residents’ food security, while residents can call Michigan 2-1-1 or visit pantrynet.org for help.
- Earlier this month, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children received $300 million to run through Oct. 31, while the National WIC Association asked for another $300 million to avoid cuts by Nov. 1.
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Michigan pauses SNAP benefits due to federal shutdown, affecting 1.4 million residents
Michigan has ordered a pause on SNAP benefits for November due to a lack of funding from the federal government shutdown, affecting 13% of households in the state, or approximately 1.4 million people. Watch Jolie Sherman's video report below: Michigan pauses SNAP benefits due to federal shutdown, affecting 1.4 million residentsFor Warren resident 26-year-old Kendyl McEvoy SNAP benefits are essential to feeding her family of five, including three…
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